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- Using the LibrariesIntroductory videos and guides to using the Libraries' services and collections; how to access everything, including the full-text, from off-campus; how to get help
- Starting ResearchIntroductory topics to doing research, figuring out where to start, finding background info
- Find by Formathow to find specific types of resources like articles, e-books, DVDS
- Find by Subjectfinding information on specific subject areas, like business, engineering, political science
- Citationshow to manage your citations with tools like Refworks, or how to export or format them
- Tools & Tipshow to use specific features in systems like Gale Virtual Reference, EBSCO, CQ.com, Ebrary, etc.
- Looking for Research 101?Research 101 has been archived. See some intro topics under Starting Research.
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